Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Healthcare

Ramboll Group A/S; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their UK Healthcare Division. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects that drive sustainable change in healthcare. You will lead a collaborative team, manage projects, and develop innovative design solutions that meet high standards. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an environment where creativity thrives.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Subsidized private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work schemes

Investment in your development

Opportunities for travel

Leadership guided by principles

Cutting-edge digital tools

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering on UK projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent project management skills across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers on healthcare projects.
• Develop and oversee mechanical design solutions and concepts.
• Liaise with clients and represent the company at project meetings.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Digital Design Delivery

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Engineering

MCIBSE Certification

MIMechE Certification

MIHEEM Certification

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Hevacomp

MagiCad

IES

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Healthcare

Job Description - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Healthcare

Do you have experience in complex, technically challenging projects and want to join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division? Do you enjoy developing sustainable solutions for technical challenges and working on a wide variety of project types? Are you motivated by innovative engineering solutions and creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity.

Join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division as our new Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of our growing UK team working on healthcare projects throughout the UK and internationally. You will have the opportunity to thrive in technical delivery excellence and develop excellent understanding of client care.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers, working collaboratively with colleagues from other engineering disciplines, e.g., structural, electrical, and public health engineers.
• Positively raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll and our UK Healthcare Team.
• Develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions.
• Undertake detailed design to required standards, and complete design calculations using industry software such as Hevacomp, MagiCad, IES, Revit, etc.
• Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians working with you on your projects.
• Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings.
• Support key accounts and develop relationships with new clients.
• Support our UK Healthcare team sector business development strategies.
• Implement best practice procedures to enhance and maintain delivery of sustainable, zero carbon, innovative, and quality advisory and design services.
• Manage your own projects and act as MEP or mechanical engineering project manager to allocate resources and co-ordinate tasks.

Your new team

Our Healthcare team is expanding to deliver our ambitious 5-year strategy. You will be part of an evolving and dynamic team where you can develop your long-term career aspirations. Our team is national, and you have the possibility to be based out of any of our UK offices.

We have a diverse portfolio of work, including long-term programs and large new-build acute hospitals that make a difference to those who experience them. We are proud to work in the Healthcare sector and take pride in the positive impact of our projects on the NHS and people's lives.

We collaborate with leading UK and international architects and are recognized for our bold, innovative approach, underpinned by our Scandinavian design heritage and foundation ownership.

About you

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development. While we look forward to supporting your growth, we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success:

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering on UK projects, preferably complex, technically challenging, high-resilience, or healthcare buildings.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive teams.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• MCIBSE, MIMechE, or MIHEEM certification and a thorough understanding of digital design delivery through Revit/BIM 360.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Understanding of project commercial and technical risks.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly to clients and team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate and inspire confidence internally and externally across borders.
• Ability to work autonomously on all technical aspects of the discipline.

Why join our Healthcare team

Join us for the opportunity:

• To develop your expertise within our expanding Healthcare team, managing projects and multidisciplinary teams, and becoming a technical expert.
• To work in a thriving environment where you can influence and deliver our 5-year strategy.
• To collaborate with colleagues across countries, sharing best practices and innovative healthcare design solutions.

What we can offer you

We offer a supportive, collaborative culture with flexible working policies. You will be part of an expert team that respects each other and works towards common goals. Opportunities include travel throughout the UK and abroad.

• Investment in your development
• Leadership guided by our Principles
• Valuing your unique contributions
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• Long-term stability of a foundation-owned company
• Use of cutting-edge digital tools
• Flexible working environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Subsidized private medical insurance and cycle-to-work schemes

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm committed to creating a thriving world for both nature and people. We believe sustainable change starts with our people, guided by our values of openness, curiosity, and inclusivity. We embrace diversity and foster an environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application, including your CV and all relevant documents. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as passion and potential are valued. Our supportive culture is here to help you grow.

Thank you for considering a career with Ramboll. We look forward to your application!